If you're a mid- or long-term resident who doesn't have the status of "Permanent Resident" or "Spouse" (full list below), you are required by law to inform the Immigration Bureau of Japan about any changes in employment within 14 days of that change (Article 19-16 and Article 19-17 of the Immigration Control Act).

Don't panic if you didn't know about this law or haven't done so within the period specified - but making sure to inform the Immigration Bureau "sooner" rather than "later" or "not at all" is always a good idea.

The process for informing the Immigration Bureau is very easy, and can be done entirely online via the "Immigration Bureau e-Notification System" (ENS) at the following link: